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Lisa BarryZingerman’s just reopened their refurbished creamery on Plaza Drive. Now called " Cream Top Shop ," it features an expanded retail space that includes seating. In addition to eating lunch or a snack, you can sit and watch the employees make fine cheeses and creamy gelato.Art & Soul: The Culinary Arts - What's Cooking In The Washtenaw County Restaurant Scenehttp://wemu.org/post/art-soul-culinary-arts-whats-cooking-washtenaw-county-restaurant-scene
89938 as http://wemu.orgThu, 04 May 2017 20:40:39 +0000Beatriz Vargas is the general manager of Maiz Mexican Cantina in Ypsilanti and came up with an idea to build a wall of stories and sentiments about what it means to immigrants.Ypsilanti's Maiz Restaurant Builds A Wall Of Storieshttp://wemu.org/post/ypsilantis-maiz-restaurant-builds-wall-stories
86205 as http://wemu.orgWed, 25 Jan 2017 23:08:24 +0000Ypsilanti's Maiz Restaurant Builds A Wall Of StoriesJorge AvellanThe City of Ypsilanti continues to move forward with plans to construct an Amtrak stop platform.Amtrak Stop In Ypsilanti Continues To Take Shapehttp://wemu.org/post/amtrak-stop-ypsilanti-continues-take-shape
81168 as http://wemu.orgTue, 06 Sep 2016 15:41:46 +0000Amtrak Stop In Ypsilanti Continues To Take ShapeJorge AvellanResidents in Washtenaw County could have another Amtrak stop next year.Washtenaw Residents May Have New Amtrak Stop Ready By 2017http://wemu.org/post/washtenaw-residents-may-have-new-amtrak-stop-ready-2017
76677 as http://wemu.orgTue, 17 May 2016 10:28:09 +0000Washtenaw Residents May Have New Amtrak Stop Ready By 2017Amanda LeClaireYpsilanti officials met with Depot Town residents to hear concerns over a plan to close two streets in the neighborhood to build the city's first passenger rail stop in decades.Depot Town Residents Concerned Over Timeline Of Street Closureshttp://wemu.org/post/depot-town-residents-concerned-over-timeline-street-closures
74733 as http://wemu.orgThu, 31 Mar 2016 12:09:03 +0000Depot Town Residents Concerned Over Timeline Of Street ClosuresAmanda LeClaireYpsilanti officials are seeking the public’s opinion on closing North Grove and North Park streets to vehicle traffic.Ypsilanti Officials To Discuss The Closure Of North Grove and North Park Streetshttp://wemu.org/post/ypsilanti-officials-discuss-closure-north-grove-and-north-park-streets
74686 as http://wemu.orgWed, 30 Mar 2016 11:26:04 +0000Ypsilanti Officials To Discuss The Closure Of North Grove and North Park StreetsAmanda LeClaireThe Michigan Department of Transportation has approved a passenger rail stop in Ypsilanti.First Steps For A Depot Town Passenger Rail Stop Approved By MDOThttp://wemu.org/post/first-steps-depot-town-passenger-rail-stop-approved-mdot
73886 as http://wemu.orgFri, 11 Mar 2016 11:12:43 +0000First Steps For A Depot Town Passenger Rail Stop Approved By MDOTAmanda LeClaireFunding for a Depot Town stop on a new Amtrak rail line could be closer to reality. Ypsilanti DDA Plans To Help Fund Possible Depot Town Train Stophttp://wemu.org/post/ypsilanti-dda-plans-help-fund-possible-depot-town-train-stop
69277 as http://wemu.orgTue, 17 Nov 2015 17:45:35 +0000 Ypsilanti DDA Plans To Help Fund Possible Depot Town Train StopAmanda LeClaireThe conversation on funding for the Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority will soon come to conclusion. Ypsilanti City Council next week, is expected to make a decision on how to spend an expected surplus in property taxes from businesses in Depot Town.How Should The Ypsilanti Downtown Tax (TIF) Funds Be Spent?http://wemu.org/post/how-should-ypsilanti-downtown-tax-tif-funds-be-spent
67363 as http://wemu.orgThu, 01 Oct 2015 08:09:00 +0000How Should The Ypsilanti Downtown Tax (TIF) Funds Be Spent?Jorge AvellanDon't be surprised if you hear pianos being played around the city of Ypsilanti during the next few weeks. You'll see them where you least expect it.Stop And Play A Piano In The Street, Piano's 'Round Town In Depot Townhttp://wemu.org/post/stop-and-play-piano-street-pianos-round-town-depot-town
66824 as http://wemu.orgFri, 18 Sep 2015 22:20:23 +0000Stop And Play A Piano In The Street, Piano's 'Round Town In Depot TownDaniel W. LongWith four days left, The Friends of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse have $2,000 left to raise.Deadline Looming For Donations To Upgrade The Ypsilanti Freighthousehttp://wemu.org/post/deadline-looming-donations-upgrade-ypsilanti-freighthouse
58409 as http://wemu.orgWed, 25 Feb 2015 01:30:21 +0000Deadline Looming For Donations To Upgrade The Ypsilanti FreighthouseAndrew CluleyMichigan Economic Development Corporation to provide matching funds, if goal is met on time. One final push is being made to raise the funds necessary to re-open Ypsilanti's Freighthouse, this year. The Friends of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse hope to raise$50k by the end of February, through a crowdfunding campaign.Local Community Group Hopes To Raise $50k By End Of Februaryhttp://wemu.org/post/local-community-group-hopes-raise-50k-end-february
56701 as http://wemu.orgThu, 15 Jan 2015 21:37:42 +0000Local Community Group Hopes To Raise $50k By End Of FebruaryAndrew CluleyIt may be 35 years since his death, but Elvis fans still flock to a wide variety of events celebrating the "King." Outside of Graceland the place to be this weekend is the 15th annual Michigan Elvisfest in Ypsilanti's Riverside Park.Michigan Elvisfest Returns To Ypsilantihttp://wemu.org/post/michigan-elvisfest-returns-ypsilanti
48605 as http://wemu.orgFri, 11 Jul 2014 15:57:09 +0000Michigan Elvisfest Returns To YpsilantiBob EcclesA nationally-recognized local brewer of organic tea and beer has signed a letter of intent to move into the Thompson Block in Ypsilanti's Depot Town. Unity Vibration currently operates out of a facility on Ecorse Road in Ypsilanti Township. Early plans call for a kitchen and tasting room in the Thompson Block. Draft Magazine named one of Unity Vibration's beers as one of the 25 best of 2013. Zingerman's and Espresso Royale have also signed letters of intent to move into the Thompson Block.New Potential Tenant Announced For Thompson Blockhttp://wemu.org/post/new-potential-tenant-announced-thompson-block
45476 as http://wemu.orgWed, 07 May 2014 06:56:41 +0000New Potential Tenant Announced For Thompson BlockBob EcclesZingerman's could be coming to Ypsilanti. Thompson Block partner Tyler Weston says Zingerman's has signed a letter of intent to occupy retail space in the renovated building, as has Espresso Royale. "We're really excited to have both of these amazing local entrepreneurs in our building," Weston says, noting that a letter of intent is just the first step. "It's non-binding, but we're hoping to work together with them to make them a great space in our building and bring them lots of business." Weston says Zingerman's plans a concept restaurant for the Thompson Block, occupying three to four thousand square feet. Espresso Royale has shops in Ann Arbor and other Michigan cities, along with Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois.Zingerman's, Espresso Royale May Be Coming To Depot Townhttp://wemu.org/post/zingermans-espresso-royale-may-be-coming-depot-town
44715 as http://wemu.orgMon, 21 Apr 2014 20:25:37 +0000Zingerman's, Espresso Royale May Be Coming To Depot TownBob EcclesThursday morning presented third and fourth graders from Ypsilanti's Holmes Elementary School with a chance to compare what they learned in a project-based unit on economics to what happens in real-world businesses. 89-1 WEMU's Bob Eccles tagged along with the kids and their teachers on a visit to Depot Town.Ypsilanti Elementary Students Learn Real-Life Economics Lessonshttp://wemu.org/post/ypsilanti-elementary-students-learn-real-life-economics-lessons
43851 as http://wemu.orgThu, 03 Apr 2014 16:50:29 +0000Ypsilanti Elementary Students Learn Real-Life Economics LessonsBob EcclesDevelopers of the Thompson Block in Ypsilanti's Depot Town have secured a 12-year Obsolete Property Rehiabilitation Act tax credit from city council. Project partner Tyler Weston said the city also approved a Brownfield plan for the project, so the next step is to ask Washtenaw County for Brownfield tax credits. "What Brownfield allows us to do is essentially get paid back for site improvements at the property" Weston explained. He said those improvements include things like added parking space and structural improvements to the building. Plans for re-development of the Thompson Block include 16 loft apartments located above first-floor retail space. Weston said they've secured a letter of intent from a local entrepeneur who'd like to open a restaurant in the building.Next Step for Thompson Block: Brownfield Tax Creditshttp://wemu.org/post/next-step-thompson-block-brownfield-tax-credits
43075 as http://wemu.orgWed, 19 Mar 2014 18:39:41 +0000Next Step for Thompson Block: Brownfield Tax CreditsBob EcclesWith developers of the Thompson Block securing their first commercial letter of intent, City Council tonight will consider a tax exemption to help move redevelopment of the property forward. Thompson Block partner Tyler Weston says a local restaurant entrepreneur has taken the first step toward becoming a tenant, and a coffee shop has also expressed interest. Weston says the development plan has improved greatly since he came on board a year ago, with parking space now included for commercial and residential tenants, along with patio space for commercial tenants. Weston says they also have someone interested in one of the 16 loft apartments planned above the first-floor retail space. He says approval of the 12-year Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act tax exemption is extremely important for the development to move forward. A public hearing on the tax exemption continues at tonight's City Council meeting, with council expected to vote on the issue afterward.Thompson Block Developers Secure First Commercial Tenant Letter of Intenthttp://wemu.org/post/thompson-block-developers-secure-first-commercial-tenant-letter-intent
43007 as http://wemu.orgTue, 18 Mar 2014 14:58:10 +0000Thompson Block Developers Secure First Commercial Tenant Letter of IntentBob EcclesBusinesses in Ypsilanti's Depot Town are looking forward to something happening with the Thompson Block, but opinions vary on what should happen to the former Civil War barracks and adjoining properties.Depot Town Businesses Hopeful for Thompson Block Redevelopmenthttp://wemu.org/post/depot-town-businesses-hopeful-thompson-block-redevelopment
42613 as http://wemu.orgTue, 11 Mar 2014 00:23:01 +0000Depot Town Businesses Hopeful for Thompson Block RedevelopmentAndrew CluleyYpsilanti City Council has rezoned the long vacant Thompson Block property in Depot Town and approved the planned unit development agreement for the site. Council voted five to nothing on the issue Tuesday night. SEE ALSO: Corner Brewery now Arbor Brewing Company Microbrewery City Planner Teresa Gillotti says the current plan for the Thompson Block is a bigger and better project than the earlier proposal so it needed to be a planned unit development . Gillotti adds that the changes include adding residential parking behind the building and streetscape improvements along River Street for cafe seating. Gillotti explained that the actual building permits will likely be similar however to the previous designs, adding the fire has eliminated a bay window from the front of the building and the entrance for the residential portion of the building has moved from the north side to the east side with the addition of the parking lot. Gillotti maintains developers have two years to complete a PUD Ypsilanti City Council Approves Thompson Block Planned Unit Development Agreementhttp://wemu.org/post/ypsilanti-city-council-approves-thompson-block-planned-unit-development-agreement
39942 as http://wemu.orgWed, 08 Jan 2014 05:35:30 +0000Ypsilanti City Council Approves Thompson Block Planned Unit Development Agreement